Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG Prediction & Betting Tips (21 October)

After experiencing what was undoubtedly the best period in its history, Bayer Leverkusen had to turn the page this summer by letting their coach Xabi Alonso go. After trying the Ten Haag bet, the leaders quickly changed their minds by dismissing the Dutchman then entrusting the keys to the truck to the Dane Kasper Hjumland who is trying as best he can to revive a team which was totally lost during its first matches. Making progress, the Germans are raising their heads in the championship after a complicated start. Victorious over Sankt Pauli 1-2 and Union Berlin 2-0 before the international break, the Usine 11 will aim for a 3rd victory in a row against Mainz. On the other hand, Bayer is not experiencing the same success so far in this Champions League. Manhandled on the pitch of FC Copenhagen, Patrick Schich's partners were able to equalize on the wire against the Danes 2-2 before settling for another draw on the last day against PSV Eindhoven 1-1. Unlike their opponent of the day, PSG has indeed found the recipe to perform very well in this Champions League of which it is the defending champion after its demonstration in the final against Inter last May 5-0.

Very easy to get rid of Atalanta when they entered the fray 4-0, the City of Lights club then put out a big performance to win at the end of the match against FC Barcelona 1-2 even though they were clearly weakened when they went to Catalonia. These two successes therefore allow the Ile-de-France residents to move to the top of the rankings. On the other hand, in Ligue 1, Luis Enrique's players had only won one of their last 3 matches before the international break. Beaten in the Classic against OM 1-0, the Parisians then got the better of Auxerre 2-0 before being held to a draw against Losc 1-1 . Friday, they host Strasbourg to try to get back on track. 

Bayer Leverkusen should approach this part without the young Sarco who played in the U20 World Cup with Argentina in recent weeks. Midfielder Palacios will certainly also miss the French striker Terrier who is continuing his recovery phase. These 3 men are not registered for this competition anyway. Injured recently, the formidable striker Patrick Schick (3 goals, 1 assist in the Bundesliga) is hoped for on the German side in the same way as the full-back Tape. Of course, we should find on the left side the Spanish piston Grimaldo (2 goals, 2 assists in the Bundesliga, 1 goal in C1) who is one of the essential pieces of this formation that Hakimi will have to contain. The American Tillman (2 goals) and center forward Kofane could start in the offensive sector. Also note the presence of French defender Loïc Badé in the center. Relatively spared from injuries last year, PSG does not experience the same fate this year.

Indeed, Ballon d'Or Dembélé (2 goals in Ligue 1) has long been affected but he could make a comeback in the coming days. To see if he will be able to appear in the group for this poster. His partner in the French team Désiré Doué could also be reinstated in the same way as the twirling Barcola who had missed the Blues rally. Kvaratskhelia (1 goal in C1) and valuable midfielders Fabian Ruiz and Neves are also hoped for. Captain Marquinhos remains out but recruit Zabarnyi takes over perfectly in the interim. Consequently, the bulk of the Parisian forces could be fit this week. In the heart of the game, Vitinha of course remains the real metronome of this team while on the sides, Hakimi and Nuno Mendes continue to impress.